Total Crime Rate
14.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Johns Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cheslyn Hay Village , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Johns Lane (WS6 6BX) in the last 12 months was 14.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.7% lower than the Cheslyn Hay Village average (39.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 173.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Johns Lane (WS6 6BX), the main crime hotspot is near Paddock Lane. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Quinton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Paddock Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lea Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lea Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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